Wes DeMott, author of the successful political thrillers, VAPORS and WALKING K (both from Admiral House Publishing), answers some key questions about the components of a successful novel based on truth. DeMott, a former FBI Agent and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team member, writes from his own experiences, and enjoys helping fellow writers improve their craft.
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The Internet has become what old 'hand-selling' used to be. --Laurie Chittenden, Editor, Simon & Schuster First Authorlink!/Star-Telegram Conference a Huge Success New York Editors/Agents Offer Insights More than 130 people attended the first...
The thing that sells fiction today is emotional conflict or crisis. People must feel their heart pitter patter and care about the character. David Hagberg, best-selling author and three time Edgar Nominee Sleuth Fest '98 Mystery Writers of America,...
"I am looking for the truly fine writer whose hope is to find a little sunny place for their work, a place where the sun never sets" The Author/Agent Relationship: A Fresh Perspective On An Old Question By Mauro Salvi, Literary Agent Il Nuovo Tempo Literary...
"You have to become your own salesperson." David H. Smith Literary Agent A Special Report The 29th Annual Ozark Creative Writers Conference The Ozark mountains of Eureka Springs, Arkansas were the setting for the 19th Annual Conference of the Ozark Creative...
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